AMD will bring FSR 4 to handhelds by the end of 2026
It's already possible to get AMD's framerate-enhancing FSR 4 boost on handhelds as old as the Steam Deck - but in June, AMD reserved the right to disappoint handheld gamers by not…
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Post-quantum authentication: Why organizations should start testing certificate ecosystems now
Prepare for post-quantum authentication by testing certificate ecosystems now. Learn how Microsoft’s PQC TLS Pilot Program helps advance future readiness. The post Post-quantum au…
Microsoft Security BlogSource
Forza Horizon 6 is coming to PS5 on January 26
The racing game's first expansion will also be available early next year.
EngadgetSource
Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute misconduct claims, warn of chilling effect
Three fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute allegations of mishandling sensitive information, warning in an open letter that their dismissals are creating a chilling effect on t…
TechCrunchSource
Windows Weekly 1004: Fat Washed
With Richard out, Leo and Paul discuss the Microsoft 10.7 event for Windows, Surface, and RTX Spark, Googlebooks, AI and dev, XBOX and gaming, and a lot more. The post Windows Wee…
ThurrottSource
[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server in East US 3
Now you can deploy Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server in the East US 3 Azure region. Learn more.
Azure UpdatesSource
Microsoft’s new Windows Search is exactly what Windows 11 needs
Windows Search has been one of the most frustrating parts of Windows 11, and now Microsoft is addressing this with a significant overhaul. A new redesigned Windows Search is now i…
The VergeSource
Dynamic Workflows in Azure Functions Hosted Skills: Durable, AI-Led Work for Event-Driven Apps
Azure Functions is the event-driven application platform, and Hosted Skills adds AI reasoning to your app. Dynamic Workflows give the app a durable way to carry out AI-led, multi-…
Azure SDK BlogSource
Triage role users or higher can now archive pull requests
Users with the triage role or higher in a repository can now archive and unarchive pull requests. Previously, archiving was limited to repository administrators, requiring trusted…
GitHub ChangelogSource
I only bought Pokémon Legends: Z-A during Prime Day, and it’s still on sale
After covering Amazon’s October sale for the last few days, only one item found its way into my shopping cart, and, lucky for you, it’s still on sale after the event’s conclusion.…
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Microsoft warns IT admins to update Windows PCs or lose access to Windows Update services
Some older Windows PCs face a surprising Windows Update cutoff in 2027, but a simple update could keep them receiving updates. Read more...
NeowinSource
Retirement: Microsoft Dev Box will be retired on September 18, 2028
Microsoft Dev Box will retire on September 18, 2028. Beginning on September 14, 2026, Microsoft Dev Box will begin the closing-down process. After retirement, Microsoft Dev Box wi…
Azure UpdatesSource
US suspends permanent residency program for Microsoft, Adobe and other tech companies
Seven companies have been accused of fraud regarding the H-1B worker visas.
EngadgetSource
Retirement: Azure Deployment Environments will be retired on February 22, 2027
Azure Deployment Environments will retire on February 22, 2027. Beginning on September 14, 2026, Azure Deployment Environments will begin the closing-down process. After retiremen…
Azure UpdatesSource
OpenAI’s revenue is reportedly $20 billion less than previously projected
It had previously been reported that the AI lab's annualized revenue was some $70 billion, but a new report claims it's a whole lot less than that.
TechCrunchSource
Trump administration freezes green-card immigration filings for Microsoft, Adobe
The freeze targets PERM applications at Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys, Tata, and others under the guise of protecting American wages. H-1B temporary visas remain unaffected. Read more…
NeowinSource
Forza Horizon 6 is being delayed on PS5 to January 2027
Playground Games first revealed earlier this year that Forza Horizon 6 would be arriving on PS5 in 2026, but the launch is now being pushed back. I reported last month that there…
The VergeSource
OpenAI’s math solutions aren’t meeting the field’s standards yet
OpenAI's flood of proofs deviated from the guidelines set by a group of mathematical researchers consulted by the frontier lab.
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